How far is Kyle, TX from Rhode Island, TX?

The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Rhode Island, TX is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.13 mi
03h 12m
Flight
159.51 mi
256.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.51 mi
Kilometers
256.7 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.13 mi
Kilometers
322.08 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 9:41 AM CDT
Return by in Kyle
Sat, Apr 11, 12:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kyle
2026-04-11T06:28
Arrive Rhode Island
Sat, Apr 11, 9:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kyle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bruceville-Eddy
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Kyle
100.1 mi
01h 36m
To Rhode Island
100 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kyle and Rhode Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kyle and Rhode Island.

  1. 1

    Start on North Burleson Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Burleson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    1775 ft · 60 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Interstate 35

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Interstate 35

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2485 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  14. 14

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Corsicana Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Interstate 45

    2406 ft · 51 sec · South Interstate 45

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 833

    1640 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Interstate 45

    94 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 45

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Highway 75

    16 m · 2 sec · North State Highway 75

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East FM 833

    1.5 km · 1 min · East FM 833

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Road 161

    3 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 161

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kyle and Rhode Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
116 mi · 58%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 18%
South Interstate 45
20.5 mi · 10%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
5.99 mi · 3%
Corsicana Bypass
5.55 mi · 3%
Hubbard Bypass
5.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail

95.6 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bruceville-Eddy
01h 36m from Kyle
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kyle and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kyle to Rhode Island?

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bruceville-Eddy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Kyle and 100 miles from Rhode Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kyle and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rhode Island.

Stop Ideas Near Bruceville-Eddy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bruceville-Eddy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bruceville-Eddy.

RAIL

McGregor

21 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

25 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Waco, TX

30 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Killeen, Texas

50 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Rhode Island. Straight-line distance: 159.51 mi (256.7 km).

Kyle

#1 Kyle

A city in Hays County, Texas.

Population51,558
Coordinates29.9891100, -97.8772300
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.8154400, -96.2313600
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: North Burleson Street (-97.877241, 29.989111)
End: FM 833 (-96.231403, 31.815452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.73 L · about $26.68
Round trip
$53.36
14.12 gal · 53.46 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.68 $53.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.02 $60.04
Premium $4.59 $32.41 $64.82
Diesel $3.99 $28.19 $56.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Kyle and Rhode Island. The current time is 06:28:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.